Basic Details Surname Townsend Forenames William E Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) Unit (Primary - Stated) Leicester Regt. Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergt Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) Leicestershire Regiment Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death Not Stated on Memorial Country of burial Not Stated on Memorial Cemetery Not Stated on Memorial Manner of death as stated DIED OF WOUNDS Manner of death reference Died of Wounds Personal Details Occupation Not Stated on Memorial